A primary battle between two well-known Democratic incumbents is
brewing in Ohio, thanks to a Republican-led redistricting. Rep. Dennis
Kucinich (D-OH) announced Wednesday that he would compete with Rep.
Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) in the primary for the newly redrawn House district
that combines both their former constituencies.

The new district stretches across northern Ohio, from Toledo (Kaptur's former district) to Cleveland (Kucinich's domain).

Kaptur is Ohio's longest-serving member of Congress, having held her seat for 15 terms. Kucinich, who reportedly considered a run in Washington state before deciding to stay in Ohio, has served eight terms. Kucinich,
however, wrote in an email seeking campaign volunteers that he was
confident he could win the new district.

"As a result, about 57 percent of registered Democrats in the new
district come from my old district," he wrote. "With your help, I
clearly have a good chance to be able to continue to serve the people of
Ohio and to remain a strong and outspoken voice for jobs, peace, clean
water and clean air, education and civil rights."